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- pronunciation:
- dam
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- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
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verb |
| inflections: |
dominates, dominating, dominated |
| definition: |
When one person dominates another, he or she is stronger than that other person and has more power in their relationship. He or she can use their power to control the other person or make decisions that affect them.
Bullies tried to dominate him, but he was tougher than they expected.- synonyms:
- control, govern, rule
- similar words:
- command, conquer, direct, overcome
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| related words: |
boss, lead, occupy, possess, restrain |
| derivations: |
dominating (adj.), dominatingly (adv.), dominator (n.) |
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